The Chevy Silverado ZR2 came bursting onto the scene for the 2022 model year. It was a huge step up in terms of off-road capabilities for the Silverado when it came to competing with Ford’s Tremor and the headline-stealing Ram 1500 TRX. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 still offers the ZR2 as the top-of-the-line trim, […]
With off-roading becoming big business for the major auto manufacturers in recent years—especially Ford, Ram, GMC, and Chevy—there’s been an upswing in the availability of off-road trims. Chevy, in particular, has been ramping up its competitive edge with off-road trim availability across the Silverado and Colorado. Of course, newer off-road trims mean there’s also a […]
If you’ve ever spent time at an overland rally, you know that off-roaders are passionate about their rigs and love to talk about their modifications and gear. That passion is often well-founded because overlanding is a community-rich environment. To be brutally honest, overlanders typically invest a small fortune to customize their trucks and SUVs to […]
The Jeep Rubicon trim has now been with us for two decades. It’s almost old enough to order a drink. Nearly every Jeep dealer across the country is celebrating 20 years of the rugged Rubicon. It’s seen thousands of the most adventurous drivers through the most rugged terrain and unlocked a new level of freedom […]
If you’re looking to turn your Jeep Wrangler Rubicon or Willys into a one-of-a-kind overlanding rig, American Expedition Vehicles is here to help. The Montana-based company has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s leading upfitters, partnering with some of the biggest names in today’s truck and SUV market to produce rugged, off-road-conquering versions […]
For years now, the Chevy Colorado has been one of my favorite trucks for sale to take off-road; its solid engineering and midsize design have made it an equally perfect choice for wide expanses and tight quarters. And yet, in recent years, Chevy has gone above and beyond to make it even better with more […]
Ford made the automotive world take notice when it brought back the Bronco in 2021 after a 25-year absence. Rather than take an ordinary midsize SUV and slap the Bronco name on it, as Chevy did with the Blazer, Ford came up with something completely different. The new Bronco is a true off-road beast, designed […]
You might have noticed that 80’s and 90’s nostalgia is at an all-time high recently. Shows like Stranger Things and books like Ready Player One are gaining in popularity. Iconic trucks like the Nissan Hardbody and Toyota’s four-wheel drive 1985 SR5 Xtra Cab that was featured in Back to the Future remain hot items for […]
The annual SEMA show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) most recently happened between October 31st and November 9th, 2023. This is a massive automotive aftermarket trade show that’s hosted in Las Vegas, wherein the industry goes wild for the reveal of concept cars, big announcements from major brands, and the chance to rub elbows with the […]
For years now, Chevy has been leading the industry and ahead of the game in delivering impressive technology in their vehicles. They have some of the best tech features and options out there, but you won’t find them all on their starting trims for various models. It can take a bit of effort to put […]
Adventure is never out of reach behind the wheel of a Nissan pickup truck. Packed with plenty of power, as well as the most advanced off-road features, Nissan trucks have the strength and dexterity to make any terrain a playground. Drivers who want to make the most of their adventures with a vehicle that will […]
You don’t have to be a die-hard card-carrying Corvette Club member to understand and appreciate that the 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray is an impressive automobile. With a potential maximum of 495 hp, a top track speed of 194 mph, and a 0-60 mile per hour time of a mere 2.9 seconds, the stats speak for […]
There are those among us who utilize their vehicles for much more than the daily commute. These men and women follow the path less traveled and live for the adventures that take place far away from the confines of civilization. This is the world of off-roading. It’s where inhospitable terrain is virtually non-existent, and boundaries […]
Once upon a time, a pickup could coast through the market with four-wheel drive, half-decent towing capacity, and little else, but those days have long since passed. The segment has evolved dramatically over the last few decades, driven largely by a changing customer base who are demanding not only bigger and better but smarter, safer, […]
If there’s one SUV that can offer excitement, it’s the Toyota RAV4. For many, adventure is the greatest draw in a vehicle, and the Toyota RAV4 brings the perfect balance of utility and excitement so that drivers can get out there and explore the unknown with peace of mind and dynamic performance. The RAV4 runs […]
In the popular children’s book Casey at the Bat, mighty Casey, the hometown hero of Mudville, has the outcome of the game resting squarely on his shoulders. Despite the expectations of the crowd, mighty Casey strikes out. Expectations are a funny thing, especially when it comes to the vehicles that tend to occupy the top […]
Chevrolet has made a determined effort to provide off-road-ready variants of the Silverado 1500 to its customer base. The ZR2 was a late addition to the Silverado family, but the Trail Boss had only appeared a few years earlier. The Silverado 1500 existed for roughly a decade before these off-road superstars were added to its […]
Cruise by your local Jeep dealer, and you’ll probably notice that Jeep tends to attract a certain kind of driver, the nature-loving sort. Sure, you see plenty of Jeeps tackling the streets of concrete jungles or navigating the evening commute, but when the day’s work is done, Jeep drivers tend to have other plans. You […]
From the ultra-efficient Prius to the go-anywhere 4Runner and best-selling RAV4, a quick visit to your local Toyota dealer is bound to turn up any number of alluring options. That said, the 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition or 2024 GR86 Trueno Edition are easily two of their most tempting models for the coming model year, […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of the automobile industry, there’s a noticeable trend among manufacturers to pivot away from sedans and coupes, gravitating instead towards SUVs and trucks. However, for GMC, trucks have always been the backbone of its lineup. From the brand’s inception, GMC’s vehicles were engineered for the rigorous demands of hard work but […]
